Shock waves, pressure distribution, and mass flow, which influence performance of parachute in supersonic flow, are discussed, and advantageous conditions postulated; experiments were made with models consisting of modified 4-in.-diam guide surface canopies, combined with cone located ahead of canopy; textile, as well as rigid models, functioned satisfactorily up to Mach numbers of 4.5; 4-ft supersonic guide surface parachute, its design based on model tests, worked satisfactorily in wind tunnel at velocities up to Mach 2.8; it failed after 90-min testing time because of fatigue.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamics of supersonic guide surface parachute


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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